Ethos Education


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Downton Abbey: A New Era

Assembly Objective:

How many of us change our speech, look or behaviour when we’re with other people? Who will tell us how to be ourselves when we forget who we are, and how does God view us? This assembly examines the idea that a true friend will speak the truth to us, and that God judges us by our hearts, not how we look or speak. Through an Old Testament story, and a proverb, students will consider Christian teaching on identity and friendship, and be challenged to be honest friends to one another. Continue reading →


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Spider-Man: No Way Home

Assembly Objective:

If given the chance to start again, would we choose to wipe away our past? Are our relationships contingent on life going smoothly, or can we trust that our friendships and family relationships will stand our mistakes? This assembly invites students to consider how they respond to life’s uncertainties and their own mistakes. Through the words of a psalm about God’s love and forgiveness, students will reflect on Christian teaching on fresh beginnings, and on the importance of forgiveness in relationships. Continue reading →


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No Time To Die: Is anyone good enough for God?

Learning Objectives:            

  • Consideration of what the Christian faith teaches about concepts of judgement, sin and forgiveness.
  • Awareness of how moral values shape behaviour towards others.

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Ron’s Gone Wrong: What does it mean to be a good friend?

Assembly Objective:

What does it mean to be a good friend? This assembly explores ‘friendship’ and the Christian idea of putting others first.

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Respect

Assembly Objective:

  • Who do we turn to when we hit rock bottom? In our darkest moments, can faith in God provide help and a way out of trouble? This assembly invites students to consider the words of psalm 40 that speak of God as a rescuer. Students will reflect on the place of confession and forgiveness in dealing with problems, in this case alcoholism. Continue reading →


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Black Widow: How the Christian faith responds to modern slavery and human trafficking

Learning Objectives:            

  • Students will examine a Christian perspective on human trafficking and exploitation.
  • Understand the Bible’s teaching on the protection of vulnerable people and the role of Christians in campaigning and working with survivors of trafficking and exploitation.

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